
Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns
Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 98 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns worth booking?
Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns is a 5-hour experience in Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia, from $236 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 98 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (98)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $236 per person
Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a unique and exciting day. Just 45 minutes from Cairns by Great Adventures
What you get
About this experience
Save over 10% with this great tour combo! Combining a helmet dive experience with a visit to beautiful Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a unique and exciting day. Just 45 minutes from Cairns by Great Adventures fast catamaran, Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay and home of the amazing underwater walking experience, Seawalker Green Island. It's an ideal activity for non-swimmers wanting to experience the reef underwater as you walk on the island's seafloor surrounded by colourful tropical fish & coral at a specially selected site, minutes offshore. It’s safe and fully supervised by professional underwater guides. Your head and hair stay dry and you can even wear glasses! Completing your day, the Green Island Eco Adventure includes the choice of a glass bottom boat tour or use of snorkelling equipment. After you've worked up an appetite, the day visitor facilities feature a pool bar, restaurant and refreshments for a range of affordable meal and snack options.
What's included
Included
- Use of island swimming pool, exclusive to Great Adventures
- Free use of Island Day Visitor facilities
- Self guided island walk
- Choice of glass bottom boat tour or use of snorkelling equipment
- Seawalker helmet dive on Green Island
- Morning tea/coffee served onboard until departure from Cairns
- Return fast catamaran cruise from Cairns with Great Adventures
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
What you'll see and do
Green Island
Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is the only coral cay on the Reef with a rainforest.
420 minutes here
An amazing underwater walking helmet dive experience on the seafloor of beautiful Green Island
40 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cairns & the Tropical North
Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Great Adventures Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal 45 minutes prior to departure.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Important: Please check-in & collect your boarding pass at the Great Adventures Counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal 45 minutes prior to departure.
Options you can book
Departure 8:30am/Return 4:30pm
Departs Cairns at 8:30am: Return transfer from Green Island will depart at 4:30pm
Departure10:30am/Return 4:30pm
Departs Cairns at 10:30am: Return transfer from Green Island will depart at 4:30pm
Departure10:30am/Return 2:30pm
Departs Cairns at 10:30am: Return transfer from Green Island will depart at 2:30 pm
Departure 8:30am/Return 2:30pm
Departs Cairns at 8:30am: Return transfer from Green Island will depart at 2:30pm
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Quicksilver Group
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The minimum age for Seawalker is 12 years. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from participating. Please contact the supplier for further information.
- All participants are required to complete a medical questionnaire.
- After a single helmet dive, a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.
- Due to safety procedures you will be unable to take a camera underwater with you however a professional photographer will take your photos and these will be available to purchase
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $236 to $289
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 34
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by The Quicksilver Group, who run 8 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.7.
See everything The Quicksilver Group runsWhy this scores 51
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Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairns & the Tropical North.
How much does Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns cost?
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Prices start at $236 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairns & the Tropical North usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairns & the Tropical North is not rushed.
Is Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 98 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairns & the Tropical North, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns?
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Around 34 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairns & the Tropical North can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairns & the Tropical North and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Seawalker Helmet Experience and Green Island Combo from Cairns start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairns & the Tropical North within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cairns & the Tropical North?
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On Outty we rank every Cairns & the Tropical North experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Cruise by Catamaran, Ocean Freedom: Great Barrier Reef Stylish Snorkel, Dive Reef Tour, Tully River Full-Day Rafting: Cairns, Mission Beach or Self-Drive. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cairns & the Tropical North?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cairns & the Tropical North?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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